These individuals act as gatekeepers during the signing of important documents, and they are required to follow specific rules in accordance with state laws and regulations. Read on to learn more about notarized documents, the notary process and whether remote notary services are available in your state.Ī notary public is appointed by state governments to serve as an impartial witness to protect against fraud. It’s just that they are appearing remotely.” But, even with more states enacting permanent remote laws, it is important to point out that a person still must ‘appear’ before the Notary for a notarial act. “So, I am not surprised by the pace of enactment, especially as it comes on the heels of the temporary remote notarization authorizations issued by state governors and enacted as temporary legislation in some states during the pandemic. Physically having to go to a Notary represented an ‘inconvenience’ - although I would add it is necessary ‘friction’ to ensure the integrity of the notarial act,” Bill Anderson, vice president of government affairs at the National Notary Association, wrote in an email.
“The concept of remote notarization is attractive because of its convenience. Today, a majority of states allow online notarization on a permanent basis, while some still have temporary measures in place or have no allowances for online notarization. Individuals buying a home, adopting a child, completing estate planning documents such as wills and advanced health care directives, or completing any number of legal procedures may find themselves in need of a notary.Īccess to notarization has changed in recent years as more states have embraced remote online notarization options, mostly in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.
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